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Side Air Bag Module: Installation

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    Seats installing a new side air bag module 

    NOTE: When installing a new side air bag module after deployment, install a new module, module bracket, module-to-bracket nuts, U-nuts-to-backrest frame and module and bracket-to-backrest frame bolts.
  1. Install the side air bag module bracket on the side air bag module and tighten the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Installing Side Air Bag Module Bracket Nuts
      G03986997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. All seats 

    WARNING: Inspect the mounting surfaces of the side air bag module and the seat back frame mounting bracket for any foreign objects before installing the side air bag module. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Before installing the side air bag module, check it for damage and foreign objects. If the air bag module is damaged, install a new one. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: Inspect the side air bag cavity in the seat back pad for any foreign objects. If any foreign objects are found, remove them. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    WARNING: If the air bag cover has separated or the air bag material has been exposed, install a new side air bag module. Do not attempt to repair the air bag module. Failure to do so may result in personal injury in the event of an air bag deployment.
    CAUTION: Make sure the side air bag module wiring harness is not pinched between the side air bag module and the mounting bracket.
  2. Install the side air bag module and the bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Installing Side Air Bag Module Bolts
      G03987481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Note wire routing from removal.
    Fig 3: Attaching Wiring Pin-Type Retainers To Seat Backrest Frame
    G03987480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Attach the wiring pin-type retainers to the seat backrest frame.
  4. Reposition the seat back foam pad to the seat backrest frame.
    Fig 4: Repositioning Seat Back Foam Pad To Seat Backrest Frame
    G03987485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. WARNING: Make sure to install 2 hog rings to attach the backrest trim cover wire to the listing wire in each foam pad window to correctly retain the backrest trim cover and allow correct deployment of the seat side air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury in the event of a seat side air bag module deployment.
  5. Install the seat backrest trim cover.
    1. Install the 2 hog rings per window as shown.
    2. Attach the hook and loop strips.
      Fig 5: Installing Seat Backrest Trim Cover
      G03986999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach the seat backrest trim cover inner J-clip.
  7. Attach the front seat backrest trim cover J-clip.
    Fig 6: Attaching Front Seat Backrest Trim Cover J-Clip
    G03986961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Fold the backrest trim cover over on each side of the inboard and outboard recliner. Install the plastic rivets attaching the backrest trim cover to the inboard and outboard recliners.
  9. Install the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST -- FRONT .
  10. Install the front seat. For additional information, refer to SEAT -- FRONT .
  11. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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